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Richland Airport (RLD) in Richland, Washington
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Historical Itinerant Operations - Richland Airport

Historical Local Operations - Richland Airport

Richland Airport (RLD)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 10/01/1950, Runways: 2, Land Area Covered By Airport: 564 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 26386.1*A, Location ID: RLD, Region: Northwest Mountain, District Office: SEA, Unicom Frequency: 122.700 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 122.700 MHz, Traffic Pattern Altitude: 800, Aeronautical sectional chart: Seattle, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: SEA, Tie-In FSS Name: Seattle, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 394 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: NGS (1997-09-11), Air traffic control tower: No, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCS, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZSE, Boundary ARTCC Name: Seattle, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Federal Agreements: NGPY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: SEA, Last Inspection Date: 06/07/2013, Inspection Group: Private contract personnel, Inspection Method: State
  • Location
  • State: Washington, County: Benton, City: Richland, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 46° 18' 20.300'', Lng: -119° 18' 15.100'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 46.305639, Lng: -119.304194, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: NGS (1997-09-11), Distance from central business district: 2 mi (NW) Find on map
  • Owner
  • Port Of Benton, 3250 Port Of Benton Blvd, Richland, Wa 99354, 509-375-3060
  • Manager
  • John Haakenson, 3250 Port Of Benton Blvd, Richland, Wa 99354, 509-375-3060
  • Operations
  • Period: 06/28/2009 - 06/28/2010, Itinerant Operations: 11,600, Local Operations: 17,400
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 150, Multi Engine Aircraft: 6, Jet Engine Aircraft: 2, Helicopters: 7, Ultralight Aircraft: 12, Gliders Operational: 8
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 17E (Year 2005), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Minor, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Minor, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: Yes, Other services: INSTR, RNTL
  • Remarks
  • ACTVT MIRL RY 01/19, REIL RYS 01 & 19, MALS RY 19 & ODALS RY 08 - CTAF. VASI RY 26 & PAPI RYS 01,08, & 19 OPR 24 HRS.

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 01, True Alignment: 26, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 46° 17' 59.851'', Lng: -119° 18' 30.426'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 46.299959, Lng: -119.308452, Physical Elevation: 391 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 30.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 391.3 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: ANT, Object Mark Light: Marked, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 15, Object Height: 13 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 396.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 258R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1 (Down), Position Source: NGS (09/11/1997), Elevation Source: NGS (09/11/1997), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 19, True Alignment: 206, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: LOC/DME, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 46° 18' 35.541'', Lng: -119° 18' 05.760'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 46.309873, Lng: -119.301600, Physical Elevation: 389 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 30.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 390.2 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Approach Light System: MALS, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: POLE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: D, Object Clear Slope: 24, Object Height: 24 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 795.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 444L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Position Source: NGS (09/11/1997), Elevation Source: NGS (09/11/1997), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)

Runway 2

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 08, True Alignment: 95, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 46° 18' 24.770'', Lng: -119° 18' 40.440'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 46.306881, Lng: -119.311233, Physical Elevation: 394 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 40.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 394.4 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Approach Light System: ODALS, Controlling Object Description: GND, Object Mark Light: Marked, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 16, Object Height: 19 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 511.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 231R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.2 (Down), Position Source: FAA (12/05/2012), Elevation Source: FAA (12/05/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 26, True Alignment: 275, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 46° 18' 21.030'', Lng: -119° 17' 43.710'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 46.305842, Lng: -119.295475, Physical Elevation: 387 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 52.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 389.4 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V4L, Controlling Object Description: RR, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: D, Object Clear Slope: 23, Object Height: 16 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 573.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 0B ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.2, Position Source: FAA (12/05/2012), Elevation Source: FAA (12/05/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)

National Wildlife Strike Incidents

2011-06-23
Time: Day (17:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N93082, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 55 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: California gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 1200 h, Repair Costs: $500, Other Costs: $1299, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx) OWNER/OPERATOR = SUNDANCE AVIATION / KENNEWICK AIRCRAFT SERVICES INC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. ON GO-AROUND (DUE TO BIRDS ON RWY) FROM LOW APRCH, FLOCK OF GULLS TOOK OFF. ONE STRUCK AND DMGD RT WING.
2009-08-31
Time: Day (12:30), Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1883V, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 1000 h, Other Costs: $1141, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = CASEY GARCIA / KENNEWICK AIRCRAFT SERVICES INC
Remarks: ON A EXTENDED FINAL FOR RWY 19 AT KRLD AS I SAW A GROUP OF BIRDS IN FRONT OF ME HAD TO MAKE A FAST MOVE TO AVOID THE BIRDS SO I PULLED UP AND MISSED ALL BUT ONE THAT STRUCK THE TAIL OF THE PLANE (HORIZONTAL STABILIZER). LOOKED BACK AND SAW DMG. CONT STRAIGHT IN AND LANDED FINE.
1997-02-02
Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GRUMAMER AA5 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N27166, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 900 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Miles From Airport: 1,5 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = THREE RIVERS FLYING CLUB (x/xx/xx UPDATED EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: PILOT WAS MAKING NDB APPCH TO RWY 19 AT KRDL. ABOUT 1.5 MILES FROM END OF RWY HE SAW 2 WHT BIRDS & HEARD A HARD THUMP ON A/C. NOT SURE OF DAMAGE, HE DISCONTINUED APCH AND WENT TO PASCO, WA ARPT WHICH HAD TOWER & EQUIPMNT. INSPN FOUND NO DAMAGE.
FAA Registered Aircraft: 94 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Richland)

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